If hired for this role, what kind of team player could we expect you to be?

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Teamwork is one of the keys to success at PepsiCo. You can expect to work closely with a PepsiCo team, and many roles will require you to liaise with other departments. Your interviewer wants to be certain that your contribution to the PepsiCo team will be a positive one!

Your answer should highlight themes of building trust, gaining respect, and being professionally prepared as part of a larger team. Don't hesitate to show flexibility in your ability to both lead others and be led by others, and use examples of times you've done both.

"I would be a reliable team member that others could count on to cover them if they were ill and lend a hand if they fell behind. I'm an encourager and focus on having a positive attitude, which is often contagious among others! Once I settled into my role, I would be a mentor for others and help train new team members."

"My current colleagues would tell you that I'm knowledgeable in my area of expertise and use this expertise to contribute to the larger team. In addition, I communicate effectively and take direction from others. I'm also willing to help other teams or divisions when necessary. I understand that I would be working closely with the digital marketing team at PepsiCo, which I assume would involve some interdepartmental coordination. I am eager to learn about new areas outside my expertise to develop professionally, so I look forward to this collaboration."

"I prefer to work in an environment that promotes teamwork and collegiality. If I were fortunate enough to join the team here, I would love to take on a leadership role. I've learned to delegate work effectively and help train new employees on our mission and their roles in my current project manager position. I can also thrive in taking direction from others."